Alaska man gets day in jail for throwing taco

Published: Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:06 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:06 p.m.

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man who hit a Taco Bell manager in the face with a double-decker taco has been sentenced to one day in jail and one year probation.

Warren Strickland of Fairbanks must also pay a $100 fine after pleading guilty Tuesday to disorderly conduct.

The 31-year-old says he threw the taco because it contained spit after he went through the drive-thru twice because the restaurant messed up his order. He claims the manager accused him of lying to get free food.

<p>FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man who hit a Taco Bell manager in the face with a double-decker taco has been sentenced to one day in jail and one year probation.</p><p>Warren Strickland of Fairbanks must also pay a $100 fine after pleading guilty Tuesday to disorderly conduct.</p><p>The 31-year-old says he threw the taco because it contained spit after he went through the drive-thru twice because the restaurant messed up his order. He claims the manager accused him of lying to get free food.</p><p>Strickland is barred from Taco Bell during his year of probation.</p>